Nighthawks' Podcast

We're excited for Star Wars! But we realize not everyone can get to the cinema right away. So, we recorded this episode especially for folks who haven't seen STAR WARS EPISODE VII THE FORCE AWAKENS. We talk original trilogy, prequel trilogy, special edition trilogy, what works and what doesn't.

We discuss our feelings of anticipation and our desires for Episode VII.

If you HAVE seen episode VII, then you can still get a lot of enjoyment here, and be on the look out for the chock-full-o'-spoilers NIGHTHAWKS Episode 22.

We're back in Black with a double-dose of Downey. In a follow up to our Black Friday episode, this is our Black Christmas. When first we discussed Shane Black the writer, now we explore him as a writer-director.
First off, the criminally underrated black comedy noir (forgive the literal redundancy) KISS KISS BANG BANG. A petty thief accidentally catches the attention of a talent agent in LA. When he's taking "Detective Lessons" from a real Hollywood P.I., the thief and the detective become wrapped up in a steamy and salacious case.

We then switch gears and take up arms to defend a blockbuster film that the Nighthawks feel was unfairly maligned. Iron-Man is back to the skies and fighting off a vast terrorist organization in IRON MAN THREE. But when Tony Stark finds himself trapped in the Midwest without his trademark suits, it takes the Stark ingenuity to investigate the crime, and find the culprit.

Of course, true to Black form, both films take place during the Christmas season.

We're back in Black with a double-dose of Downey. In a follow up to our Black Friday episode, this is our Black Christmas. When first we discussed Shane Black the writer, now we explore him as a writer-director.

First off, the criminally underrated black comedy noir (forgive the literal redundancy) KISS KISS BANG BANG. A petty thief accidentally catches the attention of a talent agent in LA. When he's taking "Detective Lessons" from a real Hollywood P.I., the thief and the detective become wrapped up in a steamy and salacious case.

We then switch gears and take up arms to defend a blockbuster film that the Nighthawks feel was unfairly maligned. Iron-Man is back to the skies and fighting off a vast terrorist organization in IRON MAN THREE. But when Tony Stark finds himself trapped in the Midwest without his trademark suits, it takes the Stark ingenuity to investigate the crime, and find the culprit.

Of course, true to Black form, both films take place during the Christmas season.

On the Nighthawks' 6-month anniversary, and they're letting you know what's hot on Netflix at the tail-end of November 2015, coming into December.

On the Nighthawks' 6-month anniversary, and they're letting you know what's hot on Netflix at the tail-end of November 2015, coming into December.

It's the day after Thanksgiving, and that means it's time for the BIGGEST SHOPPING DAY OF THE YEAR!!!

Alas, we have no consumer wares to peddle to you, at rock-bottom prices. So, The Nighthawks decided that they would ring in the holiday with a retrospective of the Christmas films of Shane Black.

Shane served as writer for the two movies in Episode 9. The first is the best buddy-cop action comedy of all time: Lethal Weapon. Followed that up with the criminally overlooked, and oft underrated THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT.

Black was, at one point, the highest-paid writer in Hollywood, due in no small part to the success of LETHAL WEAPON and by a huge payday for THE LONG KISS GOOD NIGHT. Later, Shane would try his hand at directing, but that's another story for another day...

It's the day after Thanksgiving, and that means it's time for the BIGGEST SHOPPING DAY OF THE YEAR!!!

Alas, we have no consumer wares to peddle to you, at rock-bottom prices. So, The Nighthawks decided that they would ring in the holiday with a retrospective of the Christmas films of Shane Black.

Shane served as writer for the two movies in Episode 9. The first is the best buddy-cop action comedy of all time: Lethal Weapon. Followed that up with the criminally overlooked, and oft underrated THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT.

Black was, at one point, the highest-paid writer in Hollywood, due in no small part to the success of LETHAL WEAPON and by a huge payday for THE LONG KISS GOOD NIGHT. Later, Shane would try his hand at directing, but that's another story for another day...

It's Thanksgiving time, and that's means it's time for families. But before you head to twitter to compete for the dysfunctional family Thanksgiving award, give this episode a listen. You thought your family caused problems when they get together? They've got nothin' on the families in this episode.

First up is Jeremy Saulnier's sophomore film, BLUE RUIN. A tight, noir-ish thriller starring the talented Macon Blair. Dwight is a character mourning for his murdered mother and father. When the man who was convicted of the crime is released from jail, the awkward and quiet Dwight decides to take a vengeance most savage.

Following that: John Hawkes and Jennifer Lawrence team up in this Ozark Mountain sleuthing noir. A years-ahead-of-her-age teen must track down her delinquent father or risk losing the family home. It's the Oscar nominated WINTER'S BONE rounding out this episode.

It's Thanksgiving time, and that's means it's time for families. But before you head to twitter to compete for the dysfunctional family Thanksgiving award, give this episode a listen. You thought your family caused problems when they get together? They've got nothin' on the families in this episode.

First up is Jeremy Saulnier's sophomore film, BLUE RUIN. A tight, noir-ish thriller starring the talented Macon Blair. Dwight is a character mourning for his murdered mother and father. When the man who was convicted of the crime is released from jail, the awkward and quiet Dwight decides to take a vengeance most savage.

Following that: John Hawkes and Jennifer Lawrence team up in this Ozark Mountain sleuthing noir. A years-ahead-of-her-age teen must track down her delinquent father or risk losing the family home. It's the Oscar nominated WINTER'S BONE rounding out this episode.

Who wins, Max Von Sydow vs. The Devil?

What happens when Max Von Sydow *is* The Devil?

We don't have the answers for you. What we do have is two movies about The Devil, as November's vanguard brings Monstoberfest to a close.

First up, Trevor and Matt sample a slice of the classic William Friedkin horror masterpice: THE EXORCIST. The guys watched the movie and they have thoughts they'd like to share. Specifically if THE EXORCIST manages to get past Matt's predisposition to disliking demon-posession films? Von Sydow plays an elderly priest and archeologist, who is asked to help rid a young girl of her literal demons.

Second on the docket: Max Von Sydow takes up arms against the other side. In NEEDFUL THINGS, Von Sydow plays the charismatic and manipulative Leland Gaunt, proprietor of a small-town antique store. However Gaunt isn't as he appears to be, he's actually doing a great bit of schemeing and tempting, leaving it up to Ed Harris to get to the bottom of things. Does The Devil make us do bad things, or were we just not living up to our evil potential?